Simon "Ghost" Riley
| Simon "Ghost" Riley | |
|---|---|
| Call of Duty character | |
| First appearance | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) |
| Last appearance | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022) |
| Created by | Infinity Ward |
| Portrayed by | Samuel Roukin |
| Voiced by |
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| Information | |
| Full name | Simon Riley |
| Nickname | Ghost |
| Occupation | SAS operative |
| Affiliation | British Army, SAS, Task Force 141 |
| Nationality | English |
Search Simon "Ghost" Riley on Amazon.Simon "Ghost" Riley is a fictional character in the Call of Duty story arc Modern Warfare. He first appears as a non-playable character in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, where he is captain Soap MacTavish's second in command. He is known for his iconic skull-patterned balaclava, headset, and dark red sunglasses. His backstory is explored in the comic Modern Warfare 2: Ghost, which explored events leading up to him becoming a member of Task Force 141.
The reboot version of Riley was briefly mentioned in the 2019 reboot title Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, before making his full debut in the 2022 sequel, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II. This version of Riley is depicted as having his entire face, save for his eyes, concealed by a skull-shaped mask. He appears in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare and Call of Duty: Ghosts as a skin in multiplayer.
Riley is considered to be a breakout character for Modern Warfare 2, and is oftentimes cited as one of the most popular characters of the Call of Duty franchise.
Appearances[edit]
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)[edit]
Riley is first introduced in the fifth mission of Modern Warfare 2, "Takedown." He is voiced by Craig Fairbrass.[1]
Modern Warfare (2019 reboot)[edit]
In the ending scene of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Riley first appears as potential recruit for Task Force 141, along with Mactavish and Kyle "Gaz" Garrick.
In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022), Riley returns to the campaign, which takes place in a new timeline.[2] He is portrayed by actor Samuel Roukin.[3]
Reception[edit]
Simon "Ghost" Riley is considered to be one of the most iconic characters of the franchise.[4][5][6] Riley's death in Modern Warfare 2 is often cited as an example of a impactful plot twist in gaming.[7][8][9][10]
The presence of Riley, along with other male characters in fan fiction of the series has been the subject of scholarly attention.[11] Riley's depiction in Modern Warfare II has lead to him becoming the subject of homoerotic fan art and shipping with series protagonist Soap MacTavish.[12][13][14][15]
References[edit]
- ↑ Staff, G. R. (2011-05-03). "Ghost Voice Actor Hints At Possible 'Modern Warfare 3' Reveal". Game Rant. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ↑ McNulty, Thomas (2022-05-25). "Fan-Favorite Soldiers Ghost & Soap Return For Modern Warfare 2". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ↑ Cooper, Dalton (2022-05-25). "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Reveals New Actor for Ghost". Game Rant. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ↑ Thomas, Harrison (2022-11-08). "Who is Ghost in Modern Warfare 2? Answered". Dot Esports. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
- ↑ Das, Manish. "Modern Warfare 2 Ghost unmasked - How does the operator look under his skull veil". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
- ↑ www.webdevo.ie; Austin, Kevin (2022-11-17). "Call of Duty Modern Warfare II Campaign Review". GamesReviews.com. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
the lone wolf himself, fan favorite Simon “Ghost” Riley
- ↑ "Biggest Betrayals In Video Game History Ranked". Fossbytes. 2022-07-29. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
The betrayal of General Shepherd came as a shock to all Call of Duty fans, as the moment in Modern History 2 showed the death of Simon “Ghost” Riley.
- ↑ "Worst Games Betrayals! General Shepherd MW2 To Lance - Vance GTA Vice City". IWMBuzz. 2021-11-12. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ↑ "The greatest video game betrayals ever". GameRevolution. 2019-01-12. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ↑ Gagnon, Frédérick (2010-06-27). ""Invading Your Hearts and Minds": Call of Duty® and the (Re)Writing of Militarism in U.S. Digital Games and Popular Culture". European journal of American studies (in français). 5 (3). doi:10.4000/ejas.8831. ISSN 1991-9336.
- ↑ Tompkins, J. E. (2017). Heart breakers and life takers: Negotiated readings of military masculinities in Modern Warfare’s fanfiction. In N. Garrelts (Ed.), Responding to Call of Duty: Critical essays on the game franchise. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ↑ Bevan, Rhiannon (2022-11-04). "Gamers Are Mad That People Find Ghost Hot In Modern Warfare 2". TheGamer. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
- ↑ King, Jade (2022-11-07). "Ghost and Soap Are Totally Boyfriends In Modern Warfare 2". TheGamer. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
- ↑ "TikTok Is Bimbofying Modern Warfare II's Ghost And Veteran Players Are Big Mad". Kotaku. 2022-11-09. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
- ↑ "The 'Babygirlification' Of Ghost From Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare II". Kotaku Australia. 2022-11-07. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
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